Aderência à atividade física em mulheres submetidas à cirurgia por câncer de mama. / Adherence to physical activity in women submitted to breast cancer surgery.

AUTOR(ES)

Maria Antonieta Spinoso Prado

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2001

RESUMO

The importance of post-mastectomy physical therapy lies in the prevention of articular limitation, lymphedema, postural alterations, muscle fibrosis or tissue adherence to the surgical area. Objective: to assess adherence to physical therapy in a group of mastectomized women aiming at identifying the barriers and motivation to such practice. The study was based on the Health Beliefs Model, which attempts to explain human behavior concerning the health/disease process according to the variables: susceptibility, seriousness, benefits and perceived barriers. Sample: 30 women assisted in a specialized rehabilitation service for mastectomized women. Procedure: 1st phase: a questionnaire was applied with questions concerning knowledge and perceptions with regard to the practice of physical activity as well as its benefits and barriers. The 2nd phase required the daily recording of the type of physical activity or of the explanation for not doing it, which was conducted for 4 consecutive weeks. Conclusions: 100% of the women perceived physical activity as a good practice for their health and referred to the lack of willpower as an obstacle (96.7%). Adherence to physical activity was of 96.7%, and 84.5% of the subjects performed it 3 or more times a week. Failing to do it was due to the lack of emotional conditions, social activities, lack of time, side-effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and physical problems. The motivation to performing physical exercises were: improvement in physical and mental conditions; awareness of its importance; the presence of a professional and family support. In the studied period, physical activity occupied a major part of the women s lives.

ASSUNTO(S)

reabilitação câncer de mama atividade física rehabilitation breast cancer physical therapy

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